Salvatore Barone


Salvatore Barone is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the New York Cosmos.

Career

Early career

Barone, from an early age played with the Brooklyn Italians youth league. His father, Joe Barone, was the head coach of the Brooklyn Italians senior squad from 2009-10 and then became chairman of the National Premier Soccer League in 2013. Salvatore Barone played high school soccer for Xaverian High School under head coach Carlos Jaguande. Barone then attended St. Francis College, where he played for four years under head coach Tom Giovatto. At St. Francis College Barone helped the Terriers win three NEC men's soccer tournaments and participated in 3 NCAA Tournaments. While at St. Francis College, Barone garnered several individual awards, including: Northeast conference Academic Honor Roll, First Team All-Northeast Conference, NEC Tournament MVP, and NEC Player of the Week.

Professional career

While a freshman at St. Francis College in 2013, Barone played for the Brooklyn Italians against the New York Cosmos in the third round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. In 2016, Barone played with the Brooklyn Italians of the National Premier Soccer League and scored 2 goals in 7 starts. After graduation, he also participated in the Brooklyn Italians 2017 preseason. Then on March 24, 2017 it was announced that Barone signed with the New York Cosmos.

2017

On May 20, 2017, Barone made his debut for the New York Cosmos coming on as a second-half substitute at Al-Hilal FC, the reigning champions of the Saudi Professional League. The match was an international exhibition that ended in a 0-0 draw. He made his NASL debut, when he came on as a substitute in the 92nd minute of regulation at Indy Eleven on July 8th.

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